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Victoria Street Arterial (SH30A)

3 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE DELIVERY DDELIVERYELIVERY Topic LTCCP Objective RRotoruaotorua DDistrictistrict CCouncilouncil wwillill ddelivereliver tthehe Passenger Transport To provide for an accessible, safe and effective Infrastructure passenger transport infrastructural service to meet the ggeneraleneral transporttransport sstrategytrategy ttoo mmeeteet tthehe transport needs of the Rotorua community. LLTCCPTCCP oobjectivesbjectives throughthrough a seriesseries ofof Roading To plan, develop and maintain an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable land transport network for sspecificpecific plansplans andand strategiesstrategies covering:covering: the movement of vehicles, goods and people through the District. » SSafetyafety Road Safety To reduce the incidence and severity of crashes in the Rotorua District through advocacy, encouragement, » CCyclingycling education and provision of road safety resources to the community. » TTransportransport DDemandemand MManagementanagement State Highway To plan, develop and maintain the District State Highway Administration system as the asset manager, in a way that contributes » PPassengerassenger TransportTransport to an integrated, safe and responsive network. » RRoadsoads Parking Enforcement To provide an effective parking enforcement service and Facilities within the CBD and peripheral areas to maximise » availability of parking UUrbanrban DDesignesign » WWalkingalking The Rotorua District Long-Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) Vision is to provide excellence in leadership and sustainable community services that improve quality of life for These specific strategies are linked with Rotorua’s other plans and strategies, including residents and ensure a world-class experience for visitors. Bright Economy and the Central Business District Strategy. This strategy provides direction and a framework for transportation planning that is Rotorua District Council is committed to achieving an integrated transport system, and consistent with national and regional transport objectives, including those set out in the implementing and monitoring policies and actions identified in this document. New Zealand Transport Strategy (NZTS), Land Transport Management Act (LTMA) and Regional Land Transport Strategy (RLTS).

5 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION IINTRODUCTIONNTRODUCTION The strategy: » Links together Rotorua’s transport and other relevant TThehe RRotoruaotorua TTransportransport SStrategytrategy policies and strategies, and describes how they fit into national and regional transport goals, including: pprovidesrovides a frameworkframework forfor ttransportransport • Bike Rotorua – Rotorua Cycling Strategy pplanninglanning inin thethe contextcontext ofof thethe NewNew • Road Safety Strategy • Rotorua Urban Transportation Study (RUTS) ZZealandealand TransportTransport SStrategytrategy aandnd tthehe • Transport Demand Management Strategy • Passenger Transport Strategy LLandand TransportTransport MManagementanagement Act.Act. • Central Business District Link Strategy • Walking Strategy » Maps out how RDC will complete, monitor and maintain this Transport Objective Activities strategy. This strategy contributes to the LTMA and NZTS aim of Assisting economic » Maintaining efficient links around the district, to the CBD achieving an integrated, safe, responsive, and sustainable development and to and from other regions land transport system, through meeting the Government’s » Reducing road upgrade costs by managing demand for road objectives for transport as contained in the NZTS. capacity Regional and national objectives are included at the end of » Reducing costs associated with road crashes this document. Assisting safety and » Improving infrastructure personal security » Targeted education and enforcement

Improving access and » Improving infrastructure, upgrading roads mobility » Walking and cycling networks » Supporting passenger transport

Protecting and » Encouraging walking and cycling (modal shift) promoting public » Reducing exposure to traffic noise health » Managing congestion to reduce atmospheric discharges

Ensuring environmental » Encouraging alternative modes including public transport, sustainability reducing adverse effects of vehicle emissions » Managing effects of the road network on lakes and waterways

7 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACKGROUND BBACKGROUNDACKGROUND » Rotorua’s population growth to 2021 is forecast at 0.38% pa. Traffic growth is Rotorua district has a population of around about 2.5%, and the number of urban dwellings increases by about 230 per annum. » The median income is lower than NZ average, so private transport is less widely 67,000 people, growing at 0.38% per annum. available. Rotorua city has a population of around » The average age is lower than the NZ average, however the proportion of elderly 52,000 people. The district is one of New people is growing, and therefore are more likely to rely on passenger transport. Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, with attractions including geothermal features and 16 lakes.

» Rotorua’s shape, size and demographic make-up means that the car is likely to PPopulationopulation DensityDensity (Rotorua(Rotorua CCity)ity) remain the dominant mode of transport. » Passenger transport is provided through bus and taxi services. Local bus routes were recently reviewed and re-directed, doubling patronage numbers. » Inter-regional and tourist transport services operate from the tourist centre and are closely linked with the tourism industry. » Walking and cycling tracks are provided throughout Rotorua. These continue to be developed by Rotorua District Council.

» By 2011, total tourist visits are expected to increase 20%, and tourist expenditure is expected to increase 40% to $617M. » Tourism was estimated to have directly and indirectly provided 6000-6500 full-time equivalent jobs or 25% of the total workforce for the year ending March 2003.

» Freight into and out of Rotorua is mainly transported by road. » Forestry freight is a major contributor to freight movement, from the Kaingaroa forest nearby. » A number of heavy transport operators use Rotorua city as a central transport

Freighthub. Tourism Transport Demographics » The port of Tauranga is a major destination for freight out of Rotorua.

9 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE SAFETY SSAFETYAFETY Rotorua’s Road Safety Strategy 2004-2009 aims 3333 peoplepeople dieddied onon RotoruaRotorua to reduce the incidence and severity of crashes in the district and to: DDistrictistrict rroadsoads bbetweenetween 22000000 » Achieve a level of safety associated with Land aandnd 2004.2004. Transport in the Rotorua District that is in accordance with national objectives. Topic Objective Future Activities » Better or equal the level of safety in similar regions throughout New Zealand. Speed Change attitudes and re- » Risk-targeted patrol planning with Police duce rural speeds to be enforcement Rotorua’s level of road consistent with the road » Education programmes, media strategies, safety in relation to national environment safety management systems trends and similar regions is comparatively good. However, Alcohol Change attitudes and » Peer support programmes there are five areas that stand reduce offending and » Repeat offender programmes, Marae-based crashes programmes out as areas of concern: » Last Drink survey data evaluation and bar » Speed staff training » Alcohol » Intersections Intersections Reduce intersection » Enforcement crashes » Educational pamphlets » Education (poor judgement) » Safety Management System » Maori (Maori crashes over- » Controlling intersections represented) » Direct media strategy

Rotorua’s road safety goals Education Change attitudes and » Training and monitoring for school pro- behaviour and reduce grammes are: crashes » Safety Management system procedures » A district where » Community capacity to deliver safety pro- infrastructure is maintained grammes and enhanced for the health » Sponsor training for presenters and safety of the community » Reuben the Bear and the environment. » A district with a strong Maori Work with Maori commu- » Coordinate activities ‘community spirit’ where all nity to reduce over-rep- » Maori language training material » residents are proud to belong resentation of Maori in Driver training opportunities crashes. and are able to feel safe. 11 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE RROTORUAOTORUA CCYCLINGYCLING CYCLING STRATEGY SSTRATEGYTRATEGY The number of people who cycle to work or school in Rotorua is declining. Major contributing factors include growth of motor traffic and lack of a safe cycling environment. Recreational mountain biking continues to be popular in BBikeike RotoruaRotorua aaimsims toto ggetet mmoreore Rotorua’s surrounding forests. Bike Rotorua is based on the four E’s; engineering, education, ppeopleeople cycling,cycling, mmoreore ooften.ften. encouragement and enforcement. It recommends a cycleway network, engineering standards for network development, and Topic Objective Future Activities action plans for implementing and monitoring the strategy. Specific targets: Network » Construction and completion of » Finding alternative » Double the number of school-aged children who cycle to Connectivity cycle routes, rather than jigsaw routes school. infrastructure. » Linking service roads » Those who mountain-bike in the forest bike to the area, not » Greater interaction and use of parks drive. and walking tracks. » Reduction in cycle crash figures as listed in Land Transport NZ issues reports for the district. Reallocating » All road projects consider cyclists » Narrowing traffic Road Space and parking » Sealing shoulders PProposedroposed RotoruaRotorua CCyclingycling NetworkNetwork » Indenting car parking » Road widening

Bike Rotorua is a comprehensive cycling strategy for Rotorua that aims to result in:

» Community environments and transport systems that support cycling.

» More people in Rotorua choosing to cycle, more often.

» Improved safety for cyclists.

» Meeting the needs of national strategies and legislation.

13 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE TTRANSPORTRANSPORT DDEMANDEMAND TRANSPORT DEMAND MMANAGEMENTANAGEMENT

The draft Demand Management Plan for Bay of Plenty was released in October 2005. It aims to implement travel demand RRDCDC pprovidesrovides peoplepeople withwith management through strategy actions in the following areas: » Public transport ooptionsptions forfor traveltravel ootherther tthanhan » Civic infrastructure » Walking and cycling tthehe ccar.ar. » Travel behaviour change » Transport network functionality and land use planning Topic Objective Future Activities » Monitoring of demand management effectiveness Mode choice» Provide people with » Providing and maintaining high- options for travel. quality infrastructure. » Providing and maintaining cycle and walking facilities, and monitoring their use.

Demand » Reduce demand for road » Marketing cycle routes. management capacity. » Travel plan assessments. » CBD parking review. » Information and education strategy.

Rotorua’s demand management strategy is to:

» Provide people with options for travel other than constructing more road capacity.

» Reduce demand for road capacity, providing a more sustainable approach. Rotorua plans to implement transport demand initiatives for infrastructure, passenger transport, all modes of travel and education. A strategy document is planned for 2006/2007.

15 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE PASSENGER TRANSPORTPPASSENGERASSENGER TTRANSPORTRANSPORT Passenger transport services in Rotorua are the responsibility of EBOP. RDC is responsible for the infrastructure that RRDCDC pprovidesrovides infrastructureinfrastructure supports these services. Passenger transport exists in Rotorua in the form of local and inter-regional bus services ttoo ssupportupport EEBOP’sBOP’s bbusus and taxi services. There are 10 local bus routes around the city. Rail services (inter-regional, Geyserland Express) were sservices.ervices. discontinued in 2002. Tourist operators also provide bus and shuttle services. Patronage for local bus services has recently doubled following service improvements. RDC plan Topic Objective Future Activities to continue to provide high quality infrastructure to support EBOP’s passenger transport service. Infrastructure» Support passenger » Provide and maintain transport services. infrastructure such as bus shelters, stops and transport terminals.

Growth» Encourage growth in » Transport demand management the use of passenger initiatives (eg. District Growth transport. Strategies, parking policy information and education).

Rotorua’s Passenger Transport Strategy is to:

» Continue to provide infrastructure to support passenger transport services provided by Environment Bay of Plenty

» Encourage growth in the use of passenger transport through transport demand management initiatives including:

» Parking policy

» Information and education

17 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE ROAD TRANSPORT RROADOAD TTRANSPORTRANSPORT The Rotorua Urban Transportation Study (RUTS) CCarsars aarere llikelyikely toto rremainemain thethe was completed in 2003. The study recommended road upgrades and planning policy changes ddominantominant modemode ofof transporttransport inin to ensure that the Rotorua community has RRotorua.otorua. effective ways to manage the impact of roads and traffic on adjacent land uses and road Topic Objective Future Activities users. Road Manage A) Ngongotaha Rd If there are no improvements to the road network, then Improvements future B) SH5/Fairy Springs Rd by 2016 areas of severe congestion include parts of major (Refer map op- traffic C) Clayton/Fairy Springs/Lake Rd arterials including Lake Road, Ngongotaha Road, Fairy Springs posite) growth D) Lake Rd Road, SH5 and Te Ngae Road. Most major intersections would E) Ranolf St F) Ranolf St/Pukuatua St also be severely congested with extensive queuing and delay. G) Ranolf St RDC have planned road improvement projects up to 2021 that H) Old Taupo Rd will cater for most expected traffic growth, at the locations I) Old Taupo Rd/Malfroy Rd shown below. J) Devon St/Old Taupo Rd K) Malfroy Rd/Ranolf St L) Victoria St M) Malfroy Rd (Ti St deviation) N) SH30/Te Ngae Rd O) Eastern Arterial

Planning Manage the Now Changes impact of » Amend the district plan. road on land » Designate roads and land for upgrades. uses and Next road users » Adopt a 5-level road hierarchy. » Manage environmental effects of activities, implement an Environmental Effects Area. Future » Review hierarchy and designation requirements every 5 years.

19 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE TRANSPORT & THETTRANSPORTRANSP CBDORT & TTHEHE CCBDBD Rotorua’s CBD strategy is to integrate related TThehe CCBDBD wwillill bbee a ddestinationestination strategies and infrastructure (including transport infrastructure) to achieve the Vision iinn itsits ownown rightright - forfor of the RDC Retail Strategy: bbusiness,usiness, shopping,shopping, diningdining andand “To grow Rotorua’s retail economy, making Rotorua a leading shopping, dining and leisure lleisure.eisure. destination”. Rotorua’s CBD underwent redevelopment in the 1990’s. This Topic Objective Future Activities redevelopment focussed on infrastructure enhancement with integration through from the central mall to the lake front, Access Ease of access » Improve and maintain transport links for including government gardens. It created a similar “look & into and around all modes to and around the CBD. feel” environment though continuity of infrastructure features the CBD. such as paving and kerb colours. Rotorua has a retail strategy that focuses on the CBD. Tourism Take advantage » Improve and maintain transport links Rotorua will carry out a CBD study in 2006 that will identify of high visitor between the CBD and tourist activities. the practical action steps required towards achieving numbers. the physical CBD vision described above, building on the redevelopment that occurred in the 1990’s. » Related strategies and infrastructure which will be linked Infrastructure Enhance and Improve infrastructure (roads, walking/ include: maintain the cycle routes, transport centre etc). vitality, vibrancy » » Traffic model Integrate strategies and infrastructure and safety of the » » Travel demand management Considering urban design and Crime CBD. Prevention Through Environmental » Passenger transport Connect the ‘ends’ Design (CPTED) in CBD initiatives and » Security of CBD to make it infrastructure improvements. » Cycling an activity node » Retail strategy and destination. » Events centre Partnering Develop and » Seek stakeholder input to influence CBD » Victoria Street expressway foster a initiatives. » Lakefront development partnership Linking transport infrastructure and initiatives to Rotorua’s between the CBD will contribute to Rotorua’s ‘Bright Economy’ economic public and private aim of adding value to the economy, by helping to encourage sector. tourism and retailing. 21 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE WALKING WWALKINGALKING

The Rotorua District Recreation Strategy aims to promote active people and healthy communities. TTherehere aarere ffootpathsootpaths oonn eeveryvery The footpath network includes several hundred kilometres of footpaths, concrete, asphalt and cobblestone. sstreettreet iinn tthehe uurbanrban aarea.rea. There is at least one footpath on one side of every street in Rotorua’s urban area. RDC are adding a second footpath to streets where demand is high enough. Topic Objective Future Activities 2001 census data showed that the proportion of journeys to Safety Reduce the » Construct and complete walking routes and work made by walking or jogging in the Rotorua District is number of improve safety and security, amenity and less than New Zealand as a whole. crashes related lighting. From 2000 – 2004 there were 91 crashes involving pedestrians to pedestrian » Ensure all future road projects consider in the Rotorua District, 70 of which resulted in injury. movements. pedestrians. The strategy, like the existing cycle strategy, is focused on engineering, education, encouragement and enforcement. Rotorua is developing a specific walking network around the Mode Use Increase the » Encouraging walking initiatives such as city, connecting specific nodes such as the lake front, the number of people walking school buses etc. CBD, events centres, transport centres and tourist centres. choosing to walk » Adding and improving pedestrian facilities. into the CBD and around the city

RDC is committed to:

» Encouraging more people to choose walking as a transport mode

» Improving safety

» Meeting national and regional strategic and legislative needs

» Maintaining a partnership with CCS (Crippled Children Society) by holding regular meetings and discussions to identify issues and potential improvements.

23 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE DELIVERY PROGRAMMEDDELIVERYELIVERY PPROGRAMMEROGRAMME Key Result Areas (Targets) Short-Term (1 to 3 years) Medium-Term (3 to 10 years) Long-term (2016+) Safety Delivery of annual road safety Minor safety improvements within RDC budget. Minor safety improvements within RDC budget. Minor safety improvements within RDC budget. educational programmes. Liaise and negotiate annually for safety resources Liaise and negotiate annually for safety resources Liaise and negotiate annually for safety resource for the district Contribution to few road crashes. for the district from the crown. for the district from the crown. from the crown. Deliver local and participate in regional road safety Deliver local and participate in regional road safety Deliver local and participate in regional road safety education education projects. education projects. projects. Cycling More people cycling, more often. Continue to develop cycle network though the Continue to develop cycle network though the district. Continue to develop cycle network though the district. district. CBD to Eastern suburbs route CBD to Eastern suburbs route CBD to Ngongotaha cycle route CBD to Ngongotaha cycle route

Transport Growth in passenger transport use. Parking management Parking surveillance Parking surveillance Reduced congestion. Improving passenger transport infrastructure. Improving passenger transport infrastructure. Improving passenger transport infrastructure. Demand Travel Plans Provision of new transport centre. Travel Plans Management

Passenger Growth in passenger transport use. Provide and maintain high quality infrastructure Provide and maintain high quality infrastructure that Provide and maintain high quality infrastructure that supports the that supports the passenger transport. supports the passenger transport. passenger transport. Transport Road Compliance with discharge stan- Rural seal extension programme Rural seal extension programme Rural seal extension programme dards. Urban street improvements and upgrades of rural Urban street improvements and upgrades of rural Urban street improvements and upgrades of rural communities Transport Maintenance and management of communities communities Maori roadlines programme and Marae entranceways programme delegated highways. Maori roadlines programme and Marae entranceways Maori roadlines programme and Marae entranceways Renewal programmes for all Assets Ride quality above average for NZ. programme programme Maintenance programmes for all Assets Renewal programmes for all Assets Renewal programmes for all Assets Maintenance programmes for all Assets Maintenance programmes for all Assets

Capital projects (Local Roads) Malfroy/Ranolf Street Roundabout Ti Street Deviation Ranolf Street 4 – laning Contribution to economic growth. Lake Road 4-laning Old Taupo/Malfroy Roads Intersection Minimise travel delay and conges- Victoria Street Expressway Victoria Street Expressway tion.

Capital projects (State Highways) Mangarewa Stream North Bridge Widening (SH36) Ngongotaha Straights (South) 4-Laning (SH5) Ngongotaha Road (North) 4-Laning (SH36) Management of the State Highway Mangapouri Bridge Widening (SH36) Ngongotaha Road (North) 4-Laning (SH36) Rotorua Eastern Arterial (SH30) Network within TNZ policy. Mangarewa Stream South Bridge Widening (SH36) Rotorua Eastern Arterial (SH30) Various passing lanes retrofitted Waiteti Rd Intersection (SH36) Various passing lanes retrofitted Sampson Viaduct Oturoa Rd Intersection (SH5) Central Rd Realignment (SH36) Fairy Springs 4 Laning Stage 2 (SH5) Various passing lanes retrofitted Puarenga Cycleway Mourea Bridge Widening Transport & The Rotorua CBD study is currently underway. The resulting strategy will include an action plan specifying activities to be completed. the CBD Walking Provide footpaths to all urban Footpath improvements. Footpath improvements. Footpath improvements. streets. 25 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE RREGIONALEGIONAL CCONTEXTONTEXT REGIONAL CONTEXT RRotorua’sotorua’s TTransportransport SStrategytrategy iiss cconsistentonsistent withwith nationalnational andand regionalregional sstrategiestrategies

REGIONAL LAND TRANSPORT STRATEGY include provisions for: » Public transport services The Bay of Plenty Regional Land Transport Strategy (RLTS) has the following vision: » Walking, cycling » Infrastructure improvements “…an integrated, safe, sustainable land transport » Education, travel plan assessments system that meets the current and developing » Parking, rail needs of the people of a vibrant and growing region.” The region’s needs as defined in the RLTS are: » Safety » Efficiency » Environmental sustainability, and » Accessibility REGIONAL PASSENGER TRANSPORT PLAN The Passenger Transport Plan for the Bay of Plenty identifies passenger transport that Environment Bay of Plenty will support. It considers the benefits of passenger transport including: » Mobility for the transport disadvantaged » Roading and parking benefits » Safety benefits » Environmental benefits DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BAY OF PLENTY - DRAFT This plan integrates different TDM initiatives to maximise the benefits of demand management for the BOP region. It identifies a Rotorua CBD access package, Rotorua-Tauranga linkage package and a strategic regional walking-cycling- wheeled pedestrian package. The packages

27 >> BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE NNATIONALATIONAL CCONTEXTONTEXT NATIONAL CONTEXT NZTS » To provide and operate an efficient state highway system The Vision of the NZTS is: » To provide a quality service to road users By 2010 New Zealand will have an affordable, » To allow local community activities within the integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable road corridor, where appropriate transport system and its four underlying principles, » To avoid, remedy and mitigate, adverse effects which are: of roads and road use on the environment. » Sustainability TRANSIT NEW ZEALAND OBJECTIVES » Integration » Safety and The LTMA specifies that the objective of Transit » Responsiveness NZ is to operate the State highway system in a way that contributes to an integrated, safe, The Government’s objectives for transport, as responsive, and sustainable land transport system. contained in the NZTS, are: » Assisting economic development GETTING THERE – ON FOOT, BY CYCLE » Assisting safety and personal security Getting there – on foot, by cycle is a strategy » Improving access and mobility to advance walking and cycling in New Zealand » Protecting and promoting public health transport. The strategy has a vision for: » Ensuring environmental sustainability “A New Zealand where people from all sectors of the community walk and cycle for transport and ROAD SAFETY TO 2010 enjoyment”. The goal of Road Safety to 2010 is The strategy’s goals are: “…to reduce the number of road deaths per year » Community environments and transport systems to no more than 300 and hospitalisations to no that support walking and cycling more than 4,500 by 2010”. » More people choosing to walk and cycle, more In the last five full calendar years (2000-2004) often there were 33 fatalities in the Rotorua District. » Improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists. LAND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT ACT (LTMA) NATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY (NEECS) The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the NZTS aim of achieving an integrated, safe, The six goals of the NEECS are to: responsive, and sustainable land transport system. » Reduce CO2 emissions » Reduce local environmental impacts The LTMA approach emphasises: » Improve economic productivity » Integration of funding and management » Promote industry development » Social and environmental responsibility » Improve economic resilience » Broader focuses for land transport agencies. » Improve health and welfare. » Improved planning and investment. NATIONAL STATE HIGHWAY STRATEGY Transit NZ’s principal statutory objective is: “To operate a safe and efficient highway system.” Their goals for the state highway system are: » To provide and operate a safe highway system

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ROTORUA DISTRICT COUNCIL Civic Centre 1061 Haupapa Street Private Bag 3029 Rotorua Telephone: (07) 348-4199 Fax: (O7) 346-3143 Email: [email protected] Web: www.rdc.govt.nz

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